Category: Security

The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division and Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have deepened operational collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) as part of renewed efforts to combat terrorism and banditry in the North-West. The partnership was reinforced during a courtesy visit by the Commandant of the AWDC, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 2 OPFY, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna. Speaking during the visit, Major General Koughna commended Air Vice Marshal Jibia for…

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Joint Task Force North West, have sustained aggressive and coordinated military operations against terrorist elements across the region, recording significant operational gains between 21 and 22 January 2026. In one of the key engagements, troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force, supported by assets of the Department of State Services (DSS), conducted a fighting patrol to Gundumi Village in Isa Local Government Area. During the encounter, one terrorist was neutralised, while several others escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot injuries. The troops…

In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s maritime capabilities, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), attended the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) in Qatar from January 19 to 22, 2026. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces, DIMDEX is the Middle East’s largest exhibition of maritime defence and security innovations. The Nigerian Navy’s participation provided a platform…

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, has called on media practitioners to ensure accurate, balanced, and objective reportage on matters of national interest. The charge came during a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of 6 Division, Port Harcourt Barracks, by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Enenche Onoja, and his team. Major General Emekah commended the Chief of Defence Staff for the initiative that allowed journalists to witness firsthand the activities of the Armed Forces across various…

The Nigerian military has sustained robust security operations in Katsina State, with the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Faskari recording notable successes against terrorists and other criminal elements across its area of responsibility. This was disclosed by the Commander, FOB Faskari, Major Hassan D. Abubakar, during an operational briefing to Defence Correspondents from Defence Headquarters, Abuja, led by Commander Godwin Egbunu, during a visit to the base on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. Major Hassan Abubakar explained that FOB Faskari operates as a composite military formation comprising elements of the Nigerian Army,…

Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Major General WB Idris, has urged media organizations to collaborate with the military in countering false narratives and boosting public confidence in security operations across Nigeria’s north-west. Speaking during the visit of Defence Correspondents from Defence Headquarters Abuja on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, Maj. Gen. Idris emphasized the critical role of the press in national security. “False narratives are vehicles of confusion and cowardice. You are warriors on the screen and in print, just as we are warriors in the field. Help us convey…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army to remain disciplined, committed and professional, stressing that their assignment in Plateau State is critical to Nigeria’s national stability. Lieutenant General Shaibu gave the charge on Monday, January 19, 2026, during an operational visit to the 3 Division Headquarters in Jos, where he addressed officers and soldiers on their responsibilities amid ongoing security operations in the state. The Army Chief emphasised that discipline remained the bedrock of the military…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have scored significant victories against insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and supplies, and thwarting coordinated enemy attacks. On Monday, 18 January 2026, intelligence-led operations targeted known terrorist enclaves including Chilaria, Garin Faruk, and Abirma. Supported by persistent air surveillance, troops successfully tracked insurgent movements, intercepted reinforcements, and carried out precision ground operations. According to Lieutenant Colonel UBA Sani, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East), the operation yielded a…